Did you know that avocados have many health benefits? I hear people say they don't eat them because they are fattening. But there are different kinds of fat and avocados have the "good" kind. The average avocado has 300 calories and 30 grams of HEALTHY polyunsaturated and monosaturated fat. These little nuggets of goodness also have the highest protein content of any fruit. Yes, they are considered a fruit! And if that weren't enough, they contain more potassium than bananas. Once an avocado is picked, it takes about 7-10 days to ripen. For best results, don't store in the refrigerator as it will slow down the ripening process. If you have one that is still hard and you can't wait to eat it, put it in a paper bag along with a ripe apple, banana or tomato. The ethylene gas in the other fruit will cause your avocado to ripen in 24 hours. How cool is that? Here are a few health benefits of avocados:

They are highly anti-inflammatory

Good for diabetics as they don't raise blood sugar

Balanced omega fats

Good for women's hormones

They actually HELP you burn fat which results in weight loss

Good for eye health due to carotenoid lutein

Best fruit source for Vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintain overall health

Here are a few ways that I love to eat them:Guacamole (of course!)On my saladOn any kind of taco, sandwich or lettuce wrapWith eggs...It might sound strange, but it's a great combinationCut it in half, put a little seasoning or Sriracha sauce on it and dig in!Add to a smoothie to make it silky smooth and creamySo stop worrying about the fat in avocados...they are good for you so enjoy them often!

Michelle Bland

My mission as a Certified Health Coach is to make the world a happier, healthier place, one person, one meal at a time, with love and gratitude. I work to inspire others to live a life of prevention and overall wellness!